Tyson's Old & Rare Books, Antiquarian bookdealers in downtown Providence since 1924, moved in 2001 to East Providence, across Washington Bridge to Taunton Avenue on Route 44, 3 minutes from I-195 East to a more accessible location. After 10 years, Tyson's closed its open shop in December 2012 and moved office and inventory to Swansea, Massachusetts where we will continue our online selling of old and rare books.
We are a general antiquarian bookshop specializing in American History of all periods, Maritime and Sailing, Native Americans, Art & Architecture, Literature, but also offer a variety of other subject categories.

We accept Master Card and Visa, checks (on U.S. banks) and Money Orders.
Deferred billing is available to institutions.

Shipping Terms:

Usual shipping options are available: USPS Priority, Air Mail Parcel Post, Global Priority, etc. Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

All items are guaranteed and returnable within 7 days of receipt if not as described.